PIB Fact Check

A post circulating on social media platforms claims that India is facing a severe power crisis and grid failures due to coal shortages. ⚠️ These claims are #Misleading & aim to create unnecessary panic. ✅The maximum peak demand on 02 May 2026 was 229 GW and was met completely, and there was no shortage. ✅The total coal stock with Thermal Power Plants currently stands at 53.702 million tonnes, which is sufficient to meet requirements. ✅The power availability in the country is sufficient, and the grid operations and distribution are being managed as per well-laid-out plans. ✅The existing frequency control defence mechanisms provide sufficient operational margin to enable secure grid operations. ➡️If you come across any such misleading content related to the Government of India, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

#QuantumAI SCAM ALERT! A viral claim is doing the rounds on the internet, promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme in the name of Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman , and is promising a return of ₹40 Lakh on an investment of ₹22,000 with no risks and a 100% government guarantee. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is #FAKE. ✅ No such scheme exists or is being endorsed by the Finance Minister or the Government of India. ➡️ Beware! Always verify from official sources for authentic information. ➡️If you come across any such misleading content related to the Government of India, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

Have you also received a notice purportedly from BSNL, claiming that the customer's KYC has been suspended by @TRAI and the sim card will be blocked within 24 hrs❓ #PIBFactCheck ❌ Beware! This Notice is #Fake. ✅ @BSNLCorporate never sends any such notices. ✅ Do not share your personal & bank details with anyone

A digitally manipulated video circulating on social media falsely attributes remarks to Dr Samir V Kamat, @DRDO_India Chairman. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The audio of the video is AI-generated. ✅ DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat did NOT make any such remarks. ➡️ Watch the original, unedited clip here: x.com/ANI/status/204… ⚠️ Don’t be misled by edited videos. Verify before sharing. Report suspicious content 👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩factcheck@pib.gov.in @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @rajnathsingh

🚨FAKE NEWS! A report titled ‘Preliminary Assessment of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026’ is circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This report is #FAKE ✅ The Intelligence Bureau has NOT issued any such report. ▶️ Always VERIFY such news only through official government sources. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

A viral video circulating online claims that the Indian Army was assaulting civilians during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This video is misleading. ✅ This is an old video from Bangladesh being falsely shared in the context of West Bengal elections 2026. facebook.com/share/v/1EZHNf… ▶️ Do not believe such misleading content and always verify through official government sources. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @HMOIndia

#QuantumAI SCAM ALERT! A viral claim is doing the rounds on the internet, promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme in the name of Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman, and is promising a return of ₹25.5 Lakh on an investment of ₹25,000 in just 30 days. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is #FAKE. ✅ No such scheme is being endorsed by the Finance Minister or the Government of India. ➡️ Beware! Always verify from official sources for authentic information. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation If you come across any such misleading content related to the Government of India, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

इंस्टाग्राम हैंडल ‘saloni_idr’ द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की एक #AI वीडियो साझा कर यह दावा किया जा रहा है कि स्कूल में पढ़ने वाले बच्चों को मुफ्त रिचार्ज दिया जाएगा । #PIBFactCheck ❌ यह दावा और वीडियो फर्जी हैं। ✅ प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi या केंद्र सरकार द्वारा इस तरह की कोई घोषणा नहीं की गई है। 🔸 केंद्र सरकार की जनकल्याणकारी योजनाओं की आधिकारिक जानकारी के लिए वेबसाइट myscheme.gov.in पर विजिट करें। ✅ केंद्र सरकार से संबंधित किसी भी संदिग्ध तस्वीर, वीडियो अथवा संदेश को @PIBFactCheck पर भेजें। हम आपको सही और प्रमाणिक जानकारी उपलब्ध कराएँगे। 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

Fake News Alert! Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media!

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🚨FAKE NEWS! An order circulating on social media claims to be issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stating that petrol and diesel prices have been increased by ₹10 and ₹12.50, respectively. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This order is #FAKE . ✅ The Government of India has NOT issued any such Order. ▶️ Always VERIFY such news only through official government sources. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

सोशल मीडिया पर एक मैसेज वायरल हो रहा है जिसमें दावा किया जा रहा है कि इंडिया पोस्ट द्वारा सभी को ‘डाक सेवा गिफ्ट्स’ दिए जाएंगे। #PIBFactCheck: ❌ यह दावा फर्जी है ✅ भारतीय डाक का किसी भी 'Dak Seva Gifts', रिवॉर्ड स्कीम या लकी ड्रॉ से कोई संबंध नहीं है। ▶️ विवरण: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… ⚠️ कृपया सतर्क रहें। लुभावने दावों के झांसे में न आएं । ✅ केंद्र सरकार से संबंधित किसी भी संदिग्ध तस्वीर, वीडियो अथवा संदेश को @PIBFactCheck पर भेजें। हम आपको सही और प्रमाणिक जानकारी उपलब्ध कराएँगे। 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

सोशल मीडिया पर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के वीडियो शेयर किए जा रहे हैं, जिनमें पीएम को यह घोषणा करते हुए दिखाया जा रहा है कि अब बैंक पुराने, दुर्लभ (रेयर) और एंटीक नोट एवं सिक्के खरीद रहे हैं तथा बैंक कर्मचारी इन नोट व सिक्कों को घर-घर जाकर एकत्रित कर रहे हैं। #PIBFactCheck ❌ ये वीडियो #फर्जी हैं और AI तकनीक (डीपफेक) की मदद से बनाए गए हैं। ✅ प्रधानमंत्री या केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी किसी भी योजना की घोषणा नहीं की गई है। ⚠️ ऐसे भ्रामक और लुभावने दावों से सावधान रहें। किसी भी संदिग्ध वीडियो या लिंक को शेयर/फॉरवर्ड न करें। ▶️ सरकारी योजनाओं की सही और प्रमाणिक जानकारी के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट myscheme.gov.in पर विज़िट करें। @PMOIndia @narendramodi @FinMinIndia

A video circulating online falsely shows Union Defence Minister @rajnathsingh promoting an investment platform, claiming that a one-time deposit of ₹22,000 can generate a guaranteed monthly income upto ₹15 lakh. ❌ This video is #FAKE and AI-generated. ✅ The Government of India has NOT endorsed any such investment platform or scheme. 🚫 Do NOT click on suspicious links and verify from official sources only. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @DefenceMinIndia @DDNewslive @MIB_India @airnewsalerts

💻 Free laptops for students? A WhatsApp message is circulating claiming that the Government is accepting applications for free laptops under the ‘National Student Laptop Scheme 2026’. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is FAKE. ✅ The Government of India has NOT announced any such scheme. ⚠️ Such messages are often attempts to collect personal or financial information. 🚫 Do NOT click on unknown links. Avoid forwarding such messages without verifying from official sources. 📢 Stay alert, and report suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @EduMinOfIndia

A video circulating on Facebook falsely shows Prime Minister @narendramodi promoting an investment platform and claiming that an initial deposit of ₹22,000 can help users earn daily income, reaching up to ₹3.5 lakh per month, while presenting it as a Government scheme. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The video is FAKE and AI-generated. ✅ Neither the Government of India nor the Prime Minister has endorsed any such investment platform or scheme. 🔎 Stay vigilant. Verify such claims through official government sources only. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

A video circulating on social media falsely shows Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman promoting an investment platform and claiming that an initial deposit of ₹22,000 can generate a guaranteed income of ₹30 lakh per month. #PIBFactCheck ❌ The video is FAKE and AI-generated. ✅ Neither the Government of India nor the Finance Minister is endorsing any such investment platform or scheme. 🔎 Stay vigilant. Verify such claims through official government sources only. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @FinMinIndia

Several social media post claim that Assam Rifles personnel were caught transporting tactical uniforms, bulletproof vests, and other equipment to armed groups in Ukhrul district, Manipur #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is FAKE ⚠️ Avoid sharing unverified and sensitive claims that can incite tension or spread misinformation. ➡️ Always verify from official sources before forwarding. 📢 Spotted suspicious content related to the Government of India? Send it to @PIBFactCheck, and it will be verified for you: 📲WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

Several social media posts have shared a video with the claim that an Indian Air Force aircraft crashed in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is FAKE! ⚠️ Do not share unverified videos or claims. Always rely on official sources for accurate information. 🚨 If you come across such dubious content, please report it immediately at👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩factcheck@pib.gov.in @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC